In the context of the Bible, "asserting" refers to the act of confidently and forcefully stating a belief, truth, or claim. This concept is evident throughout Scripture, where individuals assert their faith, God's promises, and divine truths. The act of asserting is often linked with faith, conviction, and the proclamation of God's Word.

Biblical Examples of Asserting:

1. Jesus Christ's Teachings: Jesus frequently asserted His divine authority and the truths of God's kingdom. In John 14:6 , Jesus asserts, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This statement is a definitive assertion of His unique role in salvation.

2. Apostle Paul's Ministry: Paul is known for his bold assertions of the Gospel. In Romans 1:16 , he declares, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes." Paul's assertion underscores his unwavering commitment to the message of Christ.

3. Old Testament Prophets: Prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah often asserted God's messages to the people of Israel. Isaiah 45:22 records God's assertion through the prophet: "Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other." This is a powerful assertion of God's sovereignty and the call to salvation.

4. Peter's Confession: In Matthew 16:16 , Peter asserts his belief in Jesus as the Messiah: "Simon Peter replied, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.'" This confession is a pivotal moment of asserting faith in Jesus' identity.

Theological Significance:

Asserting is not merely about making claims but is deeply rooted in the conviction of truth as revealed by God. It involves a bold proclamation of faith and truth, often in the face of opposition or doubt. The act of asserting is integral to the Christian witness, as believers are called to confidently share the Gospel and stand firm in their faith.

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to assert their faith in various aspects of life, whether through evangelism, teaching, or personal testimony. Ephesians 6:19-20 highlights the importance of boldness in assertion: "Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given to me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should."

In summary, asserting in the biblical sense involves a confident declaration of God's truth, grounded in faith and conviction. It is a vital aspect of the Christian life, enabling believers to proclaim the Gospel and uphold the truths of Scripture with boldness and clarity.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Assert.5335. phasko -- to affirm, assert
... See 5346 (). Word Origin probably from the same as phemi Definition to affirm, assert
NASB Word Usage asserted (1), asserting (1), professing (1). ...
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2888. kosmokrator -- a ruler of this world
... Spelling: (kos-mok-fat'-ore) Short Definition: ruler of this world Definition: ruler
of this world, that is, of the world as asserting its independence of God ...
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1340. diischurizomai -- to lean upon, affirm confidently
... [The high level of self-involvement ( interest) of this action ("intense
asserting") accounts for why it is always in the Gk voice.]. ...
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4394. propheteia -- prophecy
... from 4253 , "before" and 5346 , "make clear, assert as a priority") -- properly,
what is clarified hand; which involves divinely-empowered (asserting the mind ...
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4396. prophetes -- a prophet (an interpreter or forth-teller of ...
... Cognate: 4396 (from 4253 , "beforehand" and 5346 , "elevating/asserting one idea
over another, especially through the spoken-word") -- properly, one who by the ...
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559. amar -- to utter, say
... to utter, say NASB Word Usage address (1), advised (1), answer (2), answered (50),
answers (1), ask (2), asked (4), asking (1), Asserting (1), assigned (1 ...
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Argument: Besides Asserting the Future Conflagration of the Whole ...
... Chapter XI."Argument: Besides Asserting the Future Conflagration of the Whole World,
They Promise Afterwards the Resurrection of Our Bodies: and to the ...
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Other Self-Asserting Augustae --Verina, Ariadne, Sophia, Martina ...
... PART SECOND. WOMEN OF THE EASTERN EMPIRE XII OTHER SELF-ASSERTING
AUGUSTAE"VERINA, ARIADNE, SOPHIA, MARTINA, IRENE. It is a noteworthy ...
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He Next, in Many Words, Blames us for Asserting that God Made all ...
... Chapter LXXIV. He next, in many words, blames us for asserting that God
made all things for? He next, in many words, blames us ...
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St. John, in the Apocalypse, Equally Explicit in Asserting the ...
... Chapter XXV."St. John, in the Apocalypse, Equally Explicit in Asserting
the Same Great Doctrine. In the Revelation of John, again ...
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Celsus Continues in his Usual Manner, Asserting that "To Change a ...
... Chapter LXIX. Celsus continues in his usual manner, asserting that "to
change a nature entirely is exceedingly? Celsus continues ...
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Argument: Then He Shows that C??cilius had Been Wrong in Asserting ...
... Chapter XXV."Argument: Then He Shows that C??cilius Had Been Wrong in Asserting that
the Romans Had Gained Their Power Over the Whole World by Means of the ...
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Now Compare the Words of Origen, which I have Translated Word for ...
... Candidus maintains that the Son is of the substance of the Father, falling
into the error of asserting a Probol?? or Production. ...
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How Much is the Bible Worth?
... New Testament, which is the fulfillment and consummation of the moral progress which
the book records, is a perfect morality; it is simply asserting that the ...
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But Infirmity Pleadeth Its Part, and with Favor of the Crowds ...
... In no wise therefore may we say, that they who assert that it is sometimes right
to lie, in asserting that are truthful; lest, what is most absurd and foolish ...
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And Indeed that Christ was not Only Man, but God Also; that Even ...
... But lest, from the fact of asserting that our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God,
the Creator, was manifested in the substance of the true body, we should seem ...
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Asserting (2 Occurrences)
... & vb. n.) of Assert. Multi-Version Concordance Asserting (2 Occurrences). Acts
24:9 The Jews also joined in the attack, affirming that these things were so. ...
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Vindication (14 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The claiming a thing as one's own; the asserting of a right or title in,
or to, a thing. Multi-Version Concordance Vindication (14 Occurrences). ...
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Gain (142 Occurrences)
... Acts 16:16, 19; Acts 19:24 (the King James Version)); kerdos, "gain," "advantage"
(Philippians 2:1; Philippians 3:7, in the former, Paul asserting that to him ...
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With (66342 Occurrences)
... To begin with, we may safely say, in general, that there is no ground for asserting
that the Bible admits the possibility of conscious and voluntary communion ...
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Devils (48 Occurrences)
... To begin with, we may safely say, in general, that there is no ground for asserting
that the Bible admits the possibility of conscious and voluntary communion ...
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Declaration (9 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act of declaring, or publicly announcing; explicit asserting; undisguised
token of a ground or side taken on any subject; proclamation; exposition ...
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Demons (54 Occurrences)
... To begin with, we may safely say, in general, that there is no ground for asserting
that the Bible admits the possibility of conscious and voluntary communion ...
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Pretension (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (n.) The act of pretending, or laying claim; the act of asserting right or
title. Multi-Version Concordance Pretension (1 Occurrence). ...
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Protest (37 Occurrences)
... a party, before or while paying a tax, duty, or the like, demanded of him, which
he deems illegal, denying the justice of the demand, and asserting his rights ...
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Communion (8 Occurrences)
... To begin with, we may safely say, in general, that there is no ground for asserting
that the Bible admits the possibility of conscious and voluntary communion ...
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